Translation Studies MA
University of Sheffield
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Our MA prepares you for a career as a translator including audio visual translation and localisation. You’ll learn how to use standard strategies, procedures and techniques, including industry-essential translation software in line with the European Masters in Translation (EMT) standards.Course descriptionYou’ll create a bespoke course within a clear structure that reflects your unique interests and ambitions. The programme also allows you to choose a specialism in Digital Information or Audio ...Read more

Our MA prepares you for a career as a translator including audio visual translation and localisation. You’ll learn how to use standard strategies, procedures and techniques, including industry-essential translation software in line with the European Masters in Translation (EMT) standards.

Course description

You’ll create a bespoke course within a clear structure that reflects your unique interests and ambitions. The programme also allows you to choose a specialism in Digital Information or Audio Visual Media.

At Sheffield, you will join a well-established programme in translation and audiovisual studies offering a wide range of translation languages which include Czech, Dutch, French, German, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish into English and English into Chinese and Italian.

We will introduce you to key methods and approaches in translation studies and help you develop high level translation skills on this challenging course. The programme covers theories, methods and techniques of translation, introducing you to a range of translation software essential for success in today's translation, subtitling or digital information industries.

The MA Translation Studies is aimed at people who wish to develop a career in the language services sector to become professional translators, subtitlers, dubbing translators, localisers and project managers.

The MA is also excellent preparation for a PhD in translation studies and related fields. The course offers regular practice of advanced practical translation tasks.

  • You can translate between 1 to 3 languages and English as part of the programme;
  • Create your own bespoke programme through your choice of optional modules in literary approaches, technologies or different translation languages
  • Become part of a translation community which has long established connections with the industry including SDL in Sheffield

You will be equipped with the skills needed for professional work as a translator in industry and for research in translation studies. You will practice translation in specific language pairs and will become conversant with up-to-date translation tools, which are required in the constantly evolving translation industry.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information:

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Morgan
01 Nov 23

I did my UG at a non-city campus uni (York) so it's quite jarring having all of my lectures in the city centre. My main complaint with the uni though is the lack of water..Read more

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Rosie
14 Feb 23

I did my undergrad here in Sheffield and could not bear to leave after 4 years… so now I’m doing my MA here! I love the city itself and how close it is to the Peak District...Read more

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Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 honours degree in a language-related discipline, such as linguistics, literature or a language.

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£10,710 per year

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£23,760 per year

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£23,760 per year

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M
Morgan
01 Nov 23
Translation Studies MA
I did my UG at a non-city campus uni (York) so it's quite jarring having all of my lectures in the city centre. My main complaint with the uni though is the lack of water...
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Rosie
14 Feb 23
Translation Studies MA
I did my undergrad here in Sheffield and could not bear to leave after 4 years… so now I’m doing my MA here! I love the city itself and how close it is to the Peak District....
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